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Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Entry fee: From $35
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Run/Walk	5K	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$35	–
Jerry Can 5K Relay	Relay	Oct 3, 20268:05 AM	$35	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K Run/Walk: $35 until Oct 3.
Jerry Can 5K Relay: $35 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Kentucky, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Lexington runs 35:19, about 11:22 a mile, based on 40 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:42 and men in 30:43.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 970 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington, KY 40511

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 82°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

5K Course Map

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Race details

Where: 1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington, KY 40511Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 970 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Relay
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Kentucky?: At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Kentucky, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Relay.
Where does it start?: 1850 Pisacano Drive, Lexington, KY 40511.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.